Agrelo is recognised for red varieties and whilst it has been acknowledged for its high quality Malbec it has also become known as the source of some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon emanating from Argentina. Our three Clásicos wines are single varietal wines: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. These wines are testify to their unique site of origin, our Remolinos Vineyard.
Throughout the vineyard and the winemaking our “amano” approach is just as evident here as on each of other wines. Four steps of selection including double sorting tables, small parcel winemaking, basket pressing and a meticulous attention to quality ensure that after 14 months maturation in French oak these are wines of susbtance but each, above all, shows the hallmark elegance of our Remolinos Vineyard.
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2009 Vintage
2009 is commonly regarded in Agrelo, and other nearby appellations as the vintage of the decade. The long, warm, dry summer provided us with excellent and even conditions leading up to harvest. The night time temperatures were cool as ever in Remolinos Vineyard, bringing a good balance between acidity and concentration to the wine. With these excellent conditions, we harvested a little earlier than usual to avoid any over-ripening of this warm vintage. Consequentially, our 2009 Decero Cabernet has the hallmark complexity and elegance with fine tannin structure typical of Remolinos Vineyard.
Remolinos Vineyard, Agrelo
Located at 3500 feet, in the renowned Mendoza appellation of Agrelo, our one-of-a-kind Remolinos Vineyard takes its name from ‘remolinos’ – whirlwinds which keep the grapes dry and in perfect condition before being handpicked each vintage.
| Soils | Sandy clay loams over gravels. | |
| Yield | 3.5–4.0 tons per acre. | |
| Canopy | Limited leaf plucking of east facing canopy; cluster thinning to 1-2 clusters per shoot. | |
| Harvest Date | Handpicked April 7st – 21th, 2009. | |
| Selection Steps | Cluster selection when picking & a second sorting within the small boxes. |
Winemaking
| 2 Sorting Tables | Cluster selection pre-destemmer; berry selection post-destemmer. | |
| Handling | Gravity fed. | |
| Maceration | 25-30 days total maceration:- 3-5 days cold soak; 10 days fermentation in small wide stainless steel tanks at 82°F - 86°F. 15-18 days extended maceration. | |
| Maturation | Gently basket pressed before going into French oak barrels (30% new) for MLF and 14 months maturation. |
2009 Decero Cabernet Sauvignon, Remolinos Vineyard
2009 is defined by its cherry and spice aromatics and with an emphasis of red fruit flavors. The structure is elegant with highly integrated tannins. Having spent 14 months in French oak barrels, the 2009 Decero Cabernet Sauvignon is decidedly elegant with finesse on the long finish.
14.5 % Alc pH 3.76 Acidity 5.1 g/l
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2008 Vintage
2008 vintage conditions produced very elegant Cabernet Sauvignon. The days were consistently warm but never peaking with heat, the nights notably cooler than previous years. As a result the phenolic, sugar and flavor ripeness evolved in perfect unison to the delight of our viticulturist. The dry summer allowed no rain to hinder the perfectly healthy grape conditions. As with every year the window for picking Cabernet was narrow, but 2008 provided consistency of ripeness across the clusters which allowed for easy selection of these high quality Cabernet clusters and grapes throughout the selection process.
Remolinos Vineyard, Agrelo
Located at 3500 feet, in the renowned Mendoza appellation of Agrelo, our one-of-a-kind Remolinos Vineyard takes its name from ‘remolinos’ – whirlwinds which keep the grapes dry and in perfect condition before being handpicked each vintage.
| Soils | Sandy clay loams over gravels. | |
| Yield | 3.5–4.0 tons per acre. | |
| Canopy | Limited leaf plucking of east facing canopy; cluster thinning to 1-2 clusters per shoot. | |
| Harvest Date | Handpicked April 21st – 25th, 2008. | |
| Selection Steps | Cluster selection when picking & a second sorting within the small boxes. |
Winemaking
| 2 Sorting Tables | Cluster selection pre-destemmer; berry selection post-destemmer. | |
| Handling | Gravity fed. | |
| Maceration | 25-30 days total maceration:- 3-5 days cold soak; 10 days fermentation in small wide stainless steel tanks at 82°F - 86°F. 15-18 days extended maceration. | |
| Maturation | Gently basket pressed before going into French oak barrels (30% new) for MLF and 14 months maturation. |
2008 Decero Cabernet Sauvignon, Remolinos Vineyard
2008 is defined by its cherry and spice aromatics and further spice and red fruit flavors. The structure is elegant with highly integrated tannins. Having spent 14 months in French oak barrels, the 2008 Decero Cabernet Sauvignon is decidedly elegant with finesse on the long finish.
14.5 % Alc pH 3.81 Acidity 5.46 g/l
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2007 Vintage
Vintage 2007 was excellent in Remolinos Vineyard. The daytime temperatures of the growing season were warmer than usual whilst the nights were colder brining good acid / sugar balance and greater color and phenol content in the grapes. Humidity was slightly higher but the whirlwinds - ‘Remolinos’ kept the grapes healthy and dry. Cold weather during February hastened the ripening process, we picked some rows up to 15 days earlier than usual. The quality of grapes from the 2007 vintage was extremely high; excellent balance, exceptional aromatics and concentration in the wines.
Remolinos Vineyard, Agrelo
Located at 3500 feet, in the renowned Mendoza appellation of Agrelo, our one-of-a-kind Remolinos Vineyard takes its name from ‘remolinos’ – whirlwinds which keep the grapes dry and in perfect condition before being handpicked each vintage.
| Soils | Sandy clay loams over gravels. | |
| Yield | 3.5–4.0 tons per acre. | |
| Canopy | Limited leaf plucking of east facing canopy; cluster thinning to 1-2 clusters per shoot. | |
| Harvest Date | Handpicked April 26th – May 5th, 2007. | |
| Selection Steps | Cluster selection when picking & a second sorting within the small boxes. |
Winemaking
| 2 Sorting Tables | Cluster selection pre-destemmer; berry selection post-destemmer. | |
| Handling | Gravity fed. | |
| Maceration | 25-30 days total maceration:- 3-5 days cold soak; 10 days fermentation in small wide stainless steel tanks at 82°F - 86°F. 15-18 days extended maceration. | |
| Maturation | Gently basket pressed before going into French oak barrels (30% new) for MLF and 16 months maturation. |
2007 Decero Cabernet Sauvignon, Remolinos Vineyard
Cherry and red fruit flavors. Soft tannins and elegance. Length and very long finish of this wine is the signature style of Decero Cabernet. 2007 Decero Cabernet is a handcrafted expression of its unique single vineyard of origin.
14.1 % Alc pH 3.79 Acidity 5.67 g/l
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2006 Vintage
2006 was an excellent vintage in Agrelo. A cool winter with plenty of snow falling in the Andes was followed by a warm spring resulting in excellent and even fruit set. Summer was characterised by warm days and slightly cooler than usual nights – excellent ripening conditions. Finally, little rainfall from late February to the end of harvest led to an outstanding vintage.
Remolinos Vineyard, Agrelo
Located at 3500 feet, in the renowned Mendoza appellation of Agrelo, our one-of-a-kind Remolinos Vineyard takes its name from ‘remolinos’ – whirlwinds which keep the grapes dry and in perfect condition before being handpicked each vintage.
| Soils | Silty clay over sandy gravels. | |
| Yield | 3.5–4.0 tons per acre. | |
| Canopy | Limited leaf plucking of east facing canopy; cluster thinning to 1-2 clusters per shoot. | |
| Harvest Date | Handpicked 14th – 30th April, 2006. | |
| Selection Steps | Cluster selection when picking & a second sorting within the small boxes. |
Winemaking
| 2 Sorting Tables | Cluster selection pre-destemmer; berry selection post-destemmer. | |
| Handling | Gravity fed. | |
| Maceration | 25-30 days total maceration:- 3-5 days cold soak; 10 days fermentation in small wide stainless steel tanks at 82°F - 86°F. 15-18 days extended maceration. | |
| Maturation | Gently basket pressed before going into French oak barrels (30% new) for MLF and 16 months maturation. |
2006 Decero Cabernet Sauvignon, Remolinos Vineyard
Bright red fruit, cassis notes and especially the elegance of this wine is the signature style of Decero Cabernet. 2006 Decero Cabernet is a handcrafted expression of its unique single vineyard of origin.
14.5 % Alc pH 3.86 Acidity 5.81 g/l
